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UP Entertainment Partners with Canela.TV to Bring Romance to Hispanic Audiences

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Demonyms, Hispanic and Latino American, Latino

Cine Romntico is the first U.S. Spanish-language free ad-supported streaming movie channel dedicated entirely to romance movies.

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  • Cine Romntico is the first U.S. Spanish-language free ad-supported streaming movie channel dedicated entirely to romance movies.
  • As part of the new partnership, Cine Romntico streaming content will be made available to Canela.TV's U.S. and Latin American audiences.
  • "We look forward to continuing to bring our audiences content with which Latinos can feel represented and learn more about Hispanic culture through entertainment."
  • Targeted to Spanish speaking television viewers and dual language households, Cine Romntico features the best of Hollywood TV romance movies exclusively in Spanish.

As California Prepares to Reopen on June 15, the Latino Community Foundation Honors Essential Workers During Annual Gala

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Demonyms, Hispanic and Latino American, Latino

SAN FRANCISCO, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Latino Community Foundation (LCF), Californias sole philanthropic organization focused on unleashing the civic and economic power of the Latino community, hosts the You Are Essential celebration.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Latino Community Foundation (LCF), Californias sole philanthropic organization focused on unleashing the civic and economic power of the Latino community, hosts the You Are Essential celebration.
  • Despite a year filled with immense grief, pain and loss for the Latino community, the unwavering hope for a better future propelled the Latino community and our state to keep moving forward.
  • Latinos are the backbone of our economy, and they hold our communities together, said Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, CEO of Latino Community Foundation.
  • What: The Latino Community Foundations 16th gala: You Are Essential
    For more information about the Latino Community Foundation, visit: www.latinocf.org

Ford Foundation, Borealis Philanthropy, Center for Cultural Power, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures Launch "Reclaiming the Border Narrative"

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
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NEW YORK, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Ford Foundation announced it will partner with Borealis Philanthropy, the Center for Cultural Power, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures to launch Reclaiming the Border Narrative.

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  • NEW YORK, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Ford Foundation announced it will partner with Borealis Philanthropy, the Center for Cultural Power, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures to launch Reclaiming the Border Narrative.
  • "It's clear that culture and stories shape national policies about immigration," saidFavianna Rodriguez, cultural strategist and president for the Center for Cultural Power.
  • "The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures has long stood in solidarity with Latinx artists and organizations along the southern border," said Mara Lpez De Len, president and CEO of the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures.
  • They are a designated Folk Arts Partner of the Arizona Commission on the Arts with the support of the National Endowment of the Arts.

The Michigan Hispanic Collaborative (MiHC) Announces the Availability of La Puerta, a Portal That Opens the Door to New Opportunities for Hispanic Students!

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Teens, Parenting, Human resources, Professional services, Philanthropy, University, Consumer, Foundation, Primary, Secondary, Education, Americas, Hispanic and Latino American, Demonyms, Latino, Hispanic

By 2050, Hispanics will represent one-third of the U.S. population, however, our college persistence outcomes have stalled for 40 years.

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  • By 2050, Hispanics will represent one-third of the U.S. population, however, our college persistence outcomes have stalled for 40 years.
  • MiHCs Hispanic familismo culture of strong extended and connected families ensures that when one Latino is educated, an entire community is empowered.
  • La Puerta provides the community an important resource to connect with information and opportunity that simply did not exist before.
  • MiHC provides students and families with a coordinated ecosystem of culturally relevant resources, higher education partners, and mentors to support Hispanic student persistence.

Trust the Leaders in Online School: Hoosier Academies and Insight School of Indiana Now Accepting Enrollments for 2021-2022 School Year

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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Hoosier and ISIN are tuition-free to all students who reside in Indiana, staffed by state-licensed teachers, and are authorized online public-school programs that are both accredited by Ball State University.

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  • Hoosier and ISIN are tuition-free to all students who reside in Indiana, staffed by state-licensed teachers, and are authorized online public-school programs that are both accredited by Ball State University.
  • Hoosier serves students in grades K-8 and ISIN services students in grades 7-12, who may need a little more help.
  • Hoosier Academy, a tuition-free, public charter school authorized by Ball State University, offers a blend of online learning and face-to-face instruction through Hoosier Academies Indianapolis, a K-12 blended learning school.
  • Insight School of Indiana (ISIN) is a tuition-free, public charter school authorized by Ball State University that serves students in grades 7-12.

Canela Media Launches First Free, Live Streaming News for U.S. Latino Cord Cutters

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Canela Media , an industry-leading, certified minority, female and Latina-owned digital media company, today announced the launch of Canela News, the first free live-streaming newscast for U.S. Latino cord cutters.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Canela Media , an industry-leading, certified minority, female and Latina-owned digital media company, today announced the launch of Canela News, the first free live-streaming newscast for U.S. Latino cord cutters.
  • On Fridays, it will air a special 5-minute segment called "Buenas Noticias" bringing inspirational good news to lift the Latino spirit.
  • Prior to Canela News, U.S. Latino cord cutters weren't able to get access to the serious Spanish-language, U.S.-centric news that they wanted.
  • Headquartered in New York, Canela Media is ranked as the fourth largest Hispanic ad-focused company and ithe only female- and minority-owned certified digital company.

"Coconut:" Novel Provides Historic Look at Racism Against Latinos

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Monday, January 18, 2021
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"Yet, there are 42 million Latino baby boomers, many like myself, who were not taught Spanish nor encouraged to embrace their Hispanic roots.

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  • "Yet, there are 42 million Latino baby boomers, many like myself, who were not taught Spanish nor encouraged to embrace their Hispanic roots.
  • 'Coconut' takes a look at what it was like to be a Latino during that era of civil rights change."
  • "'Coconut' brown on the outside, white on the inside is a name used to characterize assimilated Latinos.
  • The novel will resonate with many American-born Latinos as I don't believe we've ever truly been given a voice," Padilla continued.

Latino Community Foundation puts Hope Back into Thanksgiving; Announces $2M in Relief Grants Amid COVID-19 Surge

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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They have labored in the fields through the pandemic and wildfire smoke to make sure we have food on our tables.

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  • They have labored in the fields through the pandemic and wildfire smoke to make sure we have food on our tables.
  • Funded organizations span the breadth and depth of California, but all are trusted nonprofits in their local Latino communities.
  • This round of grants comes during a new surge in COVID cases and increased levels of homelessness in California.
  • About Latino Community Foundation: The Latino Community Foundation is on a mission to unleash the civic and economic power of Latinos in California.

Costs Exceed Revenue for Many Latino-Owned Businesses Since The COVID-19 Pandemic Began, According to Biz2Credit’s Annual Study

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Monday, October 12, 2020
Demonyms, Hispanic and Latino American, Latino

Latino businesses currently are spending more than they are bringing in, and their costs are higher than during the pre-COVID period.

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  • Latino businesses currently are spending more than they are bringing in, and their costs are higher than during the pre-COVID period.
  • There is no doubt that the pandemic has hit Latino businesses particularly hard, said Arora, who oversaw the study.
  • The Biz2Credit study found that non-Latino businesses also have struggled, although their revenues remain slightly above break even.
  • However, the study found that the average annual revenue for Hispanic-owned businesses was $96,106 lower than the average revenue of non-Latino-owned companies ($621,521) in 2019-20.

Latino-Owned Businesses Scale More Slowly Than Others

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Demonyms, Hispanic and Latino American, Latino, Coronavirus disease

The event was scheduled to be held in Mexico City in April but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • The event was scheduled to be held in Mexico City in April but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Using county population and minority business data, the researchers found that although the number of Latino-owned businesses in the U.S. has more than doubled since 1996, Latinos are scaling their businesses more slowly than other ethnic groups, particularly in terms of employment.
  • The study showed that if Latino businesses grew at the same rate as non-Latino businesses, they would add 5.3 million jobs to the U.S. labor market.
  • "We believe that as Latino and non-Latino businesses work together, the results will benefit all businesses in a community," Beorchia said.